Dance TRAPEZE Teacher TrainingsAbout
The following courses are part of the Born to Fly™ Aerial Teacher Certificate Program. All who meet the prerequisites are welcome to train with us, and the certificate is optional. Teaching Philosophy and Methods Trapeze is one of the original apparatuses in circus arts. In the 1960's, modern dancers began taking to the air and the single-point dance trapeze was born. We find that the low dance trapeze is an accessible way to begin an aerial journey, and we spend time on both dance and static trapezes in our Level 1 course. If you teach very early beginners, we highly recommend taking the Fabric/Sling 0 Teacher Training. We do allow participants to enter our program at Trapeze Level 1, and Level 0 is not required. Teaching trapeze requires a clear understanding of the skills, progressions, technique, spotting, diverse learning styles, and classroom management to help students find success. It’s important to recognize when a student is ready to progress, and then find unique ways for them to engage with level appropriate material. This allows you to reach more learners and to stay fresh in your own teaching over the long haul. By entering each class with a beginner’s mind, you will learn something new every time you teach. In the Born to Fly™ methodology, we expose our students to aerial theory early on through puzzles, and challenge their artistry through creative tasks. Our goal is to develop an aerialist’s strength, intelligence, and artistry simultaneously so nothing gets left behind. We ask students to spend more time with each skill, which allows them to build strength over a longer period of time before progressing to the next level. ![]() Dance Trapeze Level 1 Teacher Training with Rebekah Leach 25 hours $1250 (plus purchase of textbooks sold separately) Training includes a $250 discount to enroll in our certificate program 4 participants max When: September 9-12, 2020 Location: ONLINE (Zoom) OR Aerial Works 1050 Topeka Way Unit I, Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 578-6456 Please check our course schedule to see upcoming courses from one or our providers. Note that providers may have different prerequisites than those listed below. Prerequisites:
Audition Video: Email video here. Connect these skills in a sequence in any order:
Required Reading: Order book below.
Sample Schedule (exact schedule may vary):
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